SAP MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR Function Module for transform style table of table in a standard table for RFC

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MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR is a standard mass encode style in flat str SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for transform style table of table in a standard table for RFC processing and below is the pattern details for this FM, showing its interface including any import and export parameters, exceptions etc. there is also a full "cut and paste" ABAP pattern code example, along with implementation ABAP coding, documentation and contribution comments specific to this or related objects.

See here to view full function module documentation and code listing for mass encode style in flat str FM, simply by entering the name MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: MASS_GENERAL_UTILITIES
Program Name: SAPLMASS_GENERAL_UTILITIES
Main Program: SAPLMASS_GENERAL_UTILITIES
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Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR pattern details

In-order to call this FM within your sap programs, simply using the below ABAP pattern details to trigger the function call...or see the full ABAP code listing at the end of this article. You can simply cut and paste this code into your ABAP progrom as it is, including variable declarations.

CALL FUNCTION 'MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR'"transform style table of table in a standard table for RFC
TABLES
   ALL_GT_STYLE =  "to conserve style & color in mass maintenance screen
   OUT_GT_STYLE =  "flat structure for mas maintenance style info (for RFC use)

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TABLES Parameters details for MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR

ALL_GT_STYLE - to conserve style & color in mass maintenance screen

Data type: MASS_STYLE_INFO_TAB
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

OUT_GT_STYLE - flat structure for mas maintenance style info (for RFC use)

Data type: MASS_STYLE_INFO_FLAT
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR Function Module

The ABAP code below is a full code listing to execute function module POPUP_TO_CONFIRM including all data declarations. The code uses the original data declarations rather than the latest in-line data DECLARATION SYNTAX but I have included an ABAP code snippet at the end to show how declarations would look using the newer method of declaring data variables on the fly. This will allow you to compare and fully understand the new inline method. Please note some of the newer syntax such as the @DATA is not available until a later 4.70 service pack (SP8), which i why i have stuck to the origianl for this example.

ABAP code using 7.40 inline data declarations to call FM MASS_ENCODE_STYLE_IN_FLAT_STR

The below ABAP code uses the newer in-line data declarations. This allows you to see the coding differences/benefits of the later inline syntax. Please note some of the newer syntax below, such as the @DATA is not available until 4.70 EHP 8.

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